MELDON DRIVE, WV14 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV14 8BG

MELDON DRIVE, WV14 8BG, Wolverhampton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This WV14 8BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV14 postcode area, which has experienced 510 crimes and a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV14 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV14 8BG, encompassing approximately 2434 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-85.00% decrease)

WV14 8BG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Meldon Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Humphries Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Willis Pearson Avenue with total crimes: 2

MELDON DRIVE, WV14 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.2125.00%
Vehicle crime32.05-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-85.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Robbery10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.84100.00%
Vehicle crime68.21500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Burglary41.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-50.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.11500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.32100.00%
Vehicle crime48.210.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime44.11100.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4536.36%
Anti-social behaviour26.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.45-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.52-16.67%
Possession of weapons22.05100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.730.00%
Vehicle crime65.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.27-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.73142.86%
Criminal damage and arson66.98100.00%
Other crime22.46100.00%
Public order20.82-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.270.00%
Public order72.870.00%
Vehicle crime32.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202420
June 202410
May 202420
April 202410
March 202415
February 202411
January 202413
December 202313
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV14 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meldon Drive
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Humphries Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 3. Willis Pearson Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Wells Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Graham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bilston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mullion Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bellevue Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ashfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stirling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Daley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Rocket Pool Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1